| 10 Caribbean Islands |
The Caribbean consists of 14
major territories: Antigua and
Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas,
Bonaire, Curacao, Grand
Bahama, Grenada, Jamaica,
Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Maarten (Dutch), St. Martin
(French) and Turks & Caicos
Islands. Six of the territories are
well known: Antigua & Baruda,
Aruba, the Bahamas, Grand
Bahama, Jamaica and Grenada.
major territories: Antigua and
Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas,
Bonaire, Curacao, Grand
Bahama, Grenada, Jamaica,
Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Maarten (Dutch), St. Martin
(French) and Turks & Caicos
Islands. Six of the territories are
well known: Antigua & Baruda,
Aruba, the Bahamas, Grand
Bahama, Jamaica and Grenada.
Grenada
Dive Sites on Curacao
Blauwbaai (Blue Bay)
Blauwbaai is a sheltered cove between Piscadera Bay and the village of St.
Michiel. From the beach you swim through a marvelous snorkeling area. This
bay is sandy and suitable for diving instruction. The reef is well within
swimming distance, it begins at a depth of 9 meters and slopes steeply away
to the bottom. Here you will find a wide variety of flat, black and Thread corals,
as well as sponges.
Wreck Diving 'Superior Producer'
Just off the coast of Curacao lies a wreck, attractively overgrown. Easy to
reach from the shore, near the water plant by the Mega-pier and next to the
Holiday Beach Hotel & Casino, the wreck lies parallel to the reef in the water
which is more than 30 meters deep. One of the most enjoyable experiences
of your diving holiday!
Car Pile
To the right of the SuperClubs Breezes Resort house reef lies what is known
as the Car Pile, an artificial reef made of old car wrecks. You are sure to find
your favorite make among the wrecks here. Some are overgrown with clumps
of black coral and colorful sponges
Blauwbaai (Blue Bay)
Blauwbaai is a sheltered cove between Piscadera Bay and the village of St.
Michiel. From the beach you swim through a marvelous snorkeling area. This
bay is sandy and suitable for diving instruction. The reef is well within
swimming distance, it begins at a depth of 9 meters and slopes steeply away
to the bottom. Here you will find a wide variety of flat, black and Thread corals,
as well as sponges.
Wreck Diving 'Superior Producer'
Just off the coast of Curacao lies a wreck, attractively overgrown. Easy to
reach from the shore, near the water plant by the Mega-pier and next to the
Holiday Beach Hotel & Casino, the wreck lies parallel to the reef in the water
which is more than 30 meters deep. One of the most enjoyable experiences
of your diving holiday!
Car Pile
To the right of the SuperClubs Breezes Resort house reef lies what is known
as the Car Pile, an artificial reef made of old car wrecks. You are sure to find
your favorite make among the wrecks here. Some are overgrown with clumps
of black coral and colorful sponges
Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, 15 miles (20
kilometers) off the coast of Venezuela. It is 19.6 miles (30 kilometers)
long and 6 miles (9 kilometers) across, at its widest point, with an area of
approximately 70 square miles (184 square kilometers).
POPULATION
Aruba's population of about 100,000 inhabitants is made up of a broad
international mixture of well educated people with a pleasant nature and a
zest for hospitality. The modern Aruban is generally of mixed ancestry,
claiming Caquetio Indian, African and European roots. However, the face
of Aruba is in continuous flux with the island, drawing individuals from all
over the world. Today, the island claims over 40 different nationalities,
which live and work peacefully on the island.
ISLAND INDUSTRIES
The economy of the island had received a boost from gold, discovered in
1824, and aloe, which had been introduced to the island in 1850 and
thrived so well in Aruba’s climate that the island was once the largest
exporter of aloe in the world.
But true prosperity was not realized until 1924, with the establishment of
the oil refinery of LAGO, a subsidiary of Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey (later EXXON). However, as a result of the reduced worldwide
demand for oil and an oversupply of refining capacity, Exxon decided to
close its facility on March 31, 1985. The oil refinery re-opened in
1991under the Coastal El Paso Oil Refinery Company. In March of 2004
the refinery was sold to Valero Oil Corporation.
kilometers) off the coast of Venezuela. It is 19.6 miles (30 kilometers)
long and 6 miles (9 kilometers) across, at its widest point, with an area of
approximately 70 square miles (184 square kilometers).
POPULATION
Aruba's population of about 100,000 inhabitants is made up of a broad
international mixture of well educated people with a pleasant nature and a
zest for hospitality. The modern Aruban is generally of mixed ancestry,
claiming Caquetio Indian, African and European roots. However, the face
of Aruba is in continuous flux with the island, drawing individuals from all
over the world. Today, the island claims over 40 different nationalities,
which live and work peacefully on the island.
ISLAND INDUSTRIES
The economy of the island had received a boost from gold, discovered in
1824, and aloe, which had been introduced to the island in 1850 and
thrived so well in Aruba’s climate that the island was once the largest
exporter of aloe in the world.
But true prosperity was not realized until 1924, with the establishment of
the oil refinery of LAGO, a subsidiary of Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey (later EXXON). However, as a result of the reduced worldwide
demand for oil and an oversupply of refining capacity, Exxon decided to
close its facility on March 31, 1985. The oil refinery re-opened in
1991under the Coastal El Paso Oil Refinery Company. In March of 2004
the refinery was sold to Valero Oil Corporation.
Palm Beach- Aruba
Martinique's larger hotels, including the Bakoua, Meridien and Carayou at Pointe du Bout, a
bustling resort area across the bay from the capital, offer informal beachfront terrace cafés,
"dressier" indoor restaurants, and, one night a week, opulent buffets topped off with sell-out
performances by such dance troupes as Les Grands Ballets and Les Balisiers. Pointe du Bout's
marina has the look of the Côte d'Azur, with yachtsmen swapping sea stories over the chopsticks
at Le Cantonnais, or the French pizzas at La Marine, or the seafood at Le Davidiana's Chez
Choukroun. Around the cove at Anse Mitan, busy day and night, favorites include the lovely Regal
de la Mer, Le Bambou, La Chabine, La Matadore, Guy Bruêre-Dawson's La Villa Créole (great for
classic guitar and late night dinner-dancing) and L'Eden Beach. At nearby Anse-à-l'Ane, the
popular Calalou in the Frantour is a poolside dining room with pretty views of Fort-de-France
across the bay.
Serving all these resorts is the Golf de l'Impératrice, which welcomes golfers and non-golfers
alike to its dining oasis, Le Country. Its chef tees up both international and local island fare. Here,
as everywhere on Martinique, reservations are suggested. Dining on this island is serious
business.
For further information, contact the Martinique Promotion Bureau, 444 Madison Ave., NY 10022.
Tel: (800) 391-4909, Fax: (212) 838-7855.
By e-mail: info@martinique.org.
bustling resort area across the bay from the capital, offer informal beachfront terrace cafés,
"dressier" indoor restaurants, and, one night a week, opulent buffets topped off with sell-out
performances by such dance troupes as Les Grands Ballets and Les Balisiers. Pointe du Bout's
marina has the look of the Côte d'Azur, with yachtsmen swapping sea stories over the chopsticks
at Le Cantonnais, or the French pizzas at La Marine, or the seafood at Le Davidiana's Chez
Choukroun. Around the cove at Anse Mitan, busy day and night, favorites include the lovely Regal
de la Mer, Le Bambou, La Chabine, La Matadore, Guy Bruêre-Dawson's La Villa Créole (great for
classic guitar and late night dinner-dancing) and L'Eden Beach. At nearby Anse-à-l'Ane, the
popular Calalou in the Frantour is a poolside dining room with pretty views of Fort-de-France
across the bay.
Serving all these resorts is the Golf de l'Impératrice, which welcomes golfers and non-golfers
alike to its dining oasis, Le Country. Its chef tees up both international and local island fare. Here,
as everywhere on Martinique, reservations are suggested. Dining on this island is serious
business.
For further information, contact the Martinique Promotion Bureau, 444 Madison Ave., NY 10022.
Tel: (800) 391-4909, Fax: (212) 838-7855.
By e-mail: info@martinique.org.
St.Lucia
St. Lucia has long been known as a beautiful and tranquil destination for cruise
ships. You can do a lot in St. Lucia on a short visit, but there is so much to do and
see that you may have to return for a longer stay!
Why not travel to beautiful Soufrière to dive amidst the spectacular backdrop of
our world-famous Piton ocean-side mountains? Or how about a round of Golf? St
Lucia has 3 golf courses including a challenging 18 hole, Par 72 at the St. Lucia
Golf and Country Club. Perhaps you would prefer hiking through the Des Cartier
Rainforest. No matter where your adventure lies, the people of St. Lucia will
ensure your experience is so good you will not want to leave.
The main seaport is Castries and many cruise ships anchor at Pointe Seraphine
and La Place Carenage. There is an additional deepwater anchorage for cargo
and container ships at Vieux Fort in the south near the airport.Click here for more
information
The Pitons from Anse Chastenet Resort
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